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Llywelyn ap Gruffudd , Prince of Wales (Llywelyn the last)

Died: 1282

The most 'celebrated' of Wales's native princes, Llywelyn was killed by Edward I's troops in 1282 and his head was sent to the King of England. Llywelyn's body was buried at Cwmhir.

Llywelyn had a close relationship with the Cistercians in Wales and in 1275 the abbots of the seven Welsh Cistercian houses wrote to Pope Gregory X defending their prince against the bishop of Asaph's accusations that Llywelyn and his men were exploiting the monasteries' hospitality. They praised the prince who was their protector.
Llywelyn was also a benefactor of the Augustinian priory at Beddgelert.